Hike from Eggishorn over Elselicka to Fiescheralp
- 1:40 h
- 4.65 km
- 4 m
- 667 m
- 2,208 m
- 2,868 m
- 660 m
- Start: Eggishorn, mountain station of the aerial cableway
- Destination: Fiescheralp, mountain station of the aerial cableway
From Fiescheralp, take the cable car up to Eggishorn, the starting point of the hike. Take your time at the viewpoint to enjoy the overwhelming view of the Valais mountain world, the Great Aletsch Glacier, as well as Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau before starting your hike. Then follow the path westward to Elselicka. Here you have a beautiful view of the Valais southern Alps. The next stage is the descent towards the mountain station of the Flesch chairlift. From there, hike past the reservoir lake back to Fiescheralp. Take the cable car down to Fiesch. Attention: The descent from Eggishorn to the mountain station of the Flesch chairlift leads through alpine terrain. Watch out for loose stones!
Good to know
Directions
Safety guidelines
- Carry a map with you. Download the complete trail description along with a large-scale map by clicking “Print” in the top right corner of the page.
- Use of the hiking trails is at your own risk. Local conditions may necessitate changes to the route. Aletsch Arena AG assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information on this website.
- Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signs and instructions.
- Close gates behind you after passing through.
- Be considerate of other trail users, plants, and animals.
Tour information
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Equipment
- Good footwear
- Weather-dependent clothing
- waterproof vest
- Head covering
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Hiking poles
- Printout of the hiking route
Directions & Parking facilities
Additional information
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
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